Necktie and means for attaching same to alpha collar



Sept. 27, 1932. CLARK 1,879,092

NEGKTIE AND MEANS FOR ATTACHING SAME TO A COLLAR Filed June 8, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet l wlTNESs' INVENTOR I 1 EA. LZark W I BY W444, Q60

ATTORN EY Sept. 27, 1932. CLARK 1,879,092

NEGKTIE AND MEANS FOR ATTACHING SAME TO A COLLAR Filed June 8, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 WITNESS A INVENTOR 17,4. (Zark VW/ 7mm v 4- ATTORNEY Patented Sept. 27, 1932 .HAI A- GLABK 9 E QI MI GA NECKTIE m) MEANS on errnoii iqe sari-retro A COLLAR I Application filed une a, 1931. Serial No. 542,9i9.

This invention relates to madeup or formed ties and to attaching means for connecting a tie to a collar.

A primary object of the invention is to so construct a tie of this character that it will have a close resemblance to a hand-tied tie without requiring the passing of the tie around the neck of the wearer and the wearer there-by relieved of any pressure incident to the encircling of the neck by the tie.

Another object is to construct a madeup tie which may be readily attached and also quickly disassembled for cleaning purposes and the ends and loops of which may be 1-5 twisted and pulled to suit the wearer in a manner similar to a hand-tied tie.

In carrying out these objects, the invention is susceptible of a wide range of modification without departing from the spirit or sacri- 2 ficing any of the advantages of the claimed invention; there being shown in the drawings for illustrative purposes a preferred and practical form, in which:

Figure 1 represents a front elevation of a turnover collar with a bow tie connected therewith by the means constituting this invention;

Fig. 2 is a rear elevation of the tie and attaching means, the collar being shown broken out and in section;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the tie elements and its attaching means arranged in juxta-position ready for assembly;

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 2 showing a different form of attaching means;

Fig. 5 is a perspective view taken from the rear of a tie constructed in accordance with this invention and shown detached;

Fig. 6 is a detail perspective view showing the collar carried means used for connecting the tie in the form illustrated in Figs. 4 to 8.

Fig. 7 is a transverse section taken on the line 77 of Fig. 4; and

Fig. 8 is a front elevation of the tie at taching means shown detached, the parts being illustrated in full lines in the position they assume when not in use and in dotted lines in the form shown when the tie is connected with the collar.

In the form shown in Figs. 1 to 3 a soft turnover collar 1 is shown equipped on. the outer face .ofits .band 2 near the ends thereof with tie attaching loops 3 which are stitched to the collar band in rear of the collar button holes, these loops 3 have their loose folded, portionst extended towards the collar ends and have secured therein hooks 5 constructed of suitable .wire, the bills 6 of which are .designed to be interlockingly engaged in wire loops or .eyes 7 carried by the tie 110. These eyes .or loops 7 are carried by the opposite ends of an elastic strap 8 slidably mounted in ,a casing 11 of suitable fabric. The ends of this casingll are .open and their front portions lQ extend beyond .the rear portions to form portecting fla-ps 13 for theconnector ends-.7, while ileaving said endsexposed at the rear :for connection with the .hooks vor bills-6 of the collar carried members.

The elastic Strap .8 is mounted :to slide longitudinally sin-17 the casing 11 so as to provide for proper adjustment of the tie with which it is used. The loop encircling band 14 of the he has casings 15 at the ends thereof to receive-anon neetor :16 here shown in-the form of a hair- :pm-like structure -which detachably .con- Beats the .ends .of the band .and yet securely holds them in operative position whileinnse.

in Fig. 3 the loop or body portion of the v tie :is'show-n made from a single .strip folded 0 in the usualmanner to form the loop ends 17 .andlSand f-reeJends 19 and'20. The band M is: [designed ;to pass centrally around the 'zfolded strip to form the tie as shown in dotted [lines ig. 2 Fig. 1. h

From the above description it will be seen that this tie connector while shown in .use on andflin full lines in 5 -.aabo.w rtie may :be obviously .used .inconneotion with .a made up four in hand and by engaging yg the ineta liloops or eyes "7 at the end of the elastic strap 8 with the hooks Scarrliedby the collar loops =3 the tie -.may .be quickly posi- .--tioned for .use and readily removed :whende- 1 .sired.

v 1186 To use this connector the tie is made up in the usual way, and thestrap enclosing casing 11 is secured thereto by any suitable-means,

preferably by sewing at the rear of the body portion of the tie as is shown clearly in Figs.

2 and 3. The ends 13 are then inserted under the ends of the collar between the outer portion thereof and the band as shown clearly in Fig. 2 and the inter-engaging elements carried by said ends and the loops of the collar engage. The bow ends are then placed over the outer face of the collar ends as shown in Fig. 1 and the device is ready for use.

To disassemble the tie for cleaning purposes all that is necessary is to pull out the I band fastener 16 which disconnects the ends 15 of the band 14 and allows the tie strip 18 to be opened up into a straight piece and cleaned. The band may also be cleaned and then the tie reassembled as will be obvious from an inspection of Fig. 3.

In the form shown in Figs. 4 to 8 the construction is the same as that'in the other figures except that instead of using the elastic to near its ends, a tie having a securing band, a casing secured to said band and having open ends with longitudinally extending flaps on one face thereof, a tie connector housed in said casing and having means for engagement with the collar carried loops for detachably connecting the tie to the collar.

3. The combination with a collar having a band with tie attaching loops secured thereto near its ends, metal fasteners carried by said loops, a tie having a laterally extending connector secured thereto and provided at its ends with fastening elements for complementary engagement with the elements carried by the collar loops, and means carried by the tie for'concealing the connector when in use.

HARRY A. CLARK.

strip 8 an expansible and contractible spring a 21 is substituted which is inserted in the casing 11a attached to the band 14 of the tie.

The spring 21 which is formed of suitable size wire of necessary resiliency has its central open loop 22 bent laterally outward to engage one of the walls of the casing 11a and hold the spring frictionally in contact therewith. The ends of this spring which are in the form of'open loops 23 opening in a direc tion opposite to the loop 22 are equipped with stud engaging loops or eyes: 24 designed to be detachably connected with studs 25 carried by the collar loops 3a as shown clearly in Fig. 6. This spring 21 when not in use assumes the position shown in full lines in F ig. 8 and when connected with the stud assumes the dotted line position thereby being at a sufficient tension when in use to hold the tie securely engaged with the collar.

It will thus be seen that these two connectors while constructed differently operate in the same manner and accomplish the same purpose.

Without further description it is thought that the features and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and it will, of course, be understood that changes in the form, proportion and minor details of construction may be resorted to, without departing from the spirit of the invention or its scope as claimed.

I claim:

1-. The combination with a. collar having a band with tie attaching loops secured thereto near its ends; of a tie connector having a laterally extending longitudinally yieldable eleit ment equipped with means for engaging. said collar carried attaching loops, and a casing V in which said connector is mounted to slide longitudinally. said casing being adapted for connection to a tie and to conceal the connector. r

2. The combination with a collar having a band with tie attaching loops secured there- 

